Kirkconnel House was originally a 14th century stone fortified manor house, founded by the Kirkconnel family. In the 16th century, the Maxwell family founded a rectangular four storey tower house, on the site. Its vaulted basement is lit by crosslet shot-holes and with the addition of a 17th century stair-wing crowned by a caphouse, the tower is now L-plan. There are many additions and adjoining extensions, which are probably late 18th century in date. Half a mile south-west is Abbot's Tower and 6 miles north is Mote of Troqueer.